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8 9 30 US House Passes Bill to Repeal Obamacare with 217 Ayes and 213 www.theindianpanorama.com VOL 11 ISSUE 18 ● NEW YORK ● MAY 05 - MAY 11, 2017 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 ● PRICE 40 CENTS SCIR Welcomes 2018 Toronto India's choices as Winning back Parliament of World's Religions, Priyanka to attend 8 America 'asks' 9 the Valley 13 Forms Sikh Task Force 30 UNICEF Gala in SA 85 South Asian films screened at the 17thNYIFF US House passes Bill to repeal 'Gypsy': Story of a village kid who rose to the top of Indian Bureaucracy Obamacare with 217 Ayes and 213 Nays received mixed reactions Next test of strength in "Gypsy", a the Senate documentary on the life of The rich to benefit from Ambassador new Republican Dnyaneshwar M Mulay, made by Healthcare plan Dhananjay Bhawalekar and WASHINGTON (TIP) Sawani Arjun n what could be seen as arare victory was selected for on the domestic turf for President screening. The ITrump, the US House of documentary Representatives approved a Bill on received mixed Thursday,May 4, to repeal major parts of reaction. Obamacare and replace it with a Republican healthcare plan. The passage of the Bill which Republican leadership has been struggling with and having met By Ashok Ojha with disappointment earlier, is the NEW YORK (TIP): The 17th annual New York legislative victory for President trump Indian Film Festival is a celebration of off-the-track and House Speaker Paul Ryan. movies produced in South Asia. Launched on April With the 217-213 vote, Republicans 30 with the screening of 'Lipstick under my Burkha', obtained just enough support to push the A jubilant Donald Trump congratulates House Republicans after they passed legislation aimed at a story of struggle of women fighting for their legislation through the House, sending it repealing and replacing Obamacare, during an event in the Rose Garden at the White House, on freedom and aspirations, the festival was well contd on page 32 May 4, 2017 in Washington, DC. appreciated by New Yorkers. Approximately 85 shorts, documentaries and feature films from South Asian countries (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka & Indian Outsourcing Air India hosts Appreciation and Award Evening Bangladesh), made in Hindi, English and seven Top 10 Travel partners, 5 Freight forwarders awarded trophies for their performance regional languages (Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Giant Infosys to create Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati and Bengali) were I.S. Saluja entered in the festival. 10,000 jobs in USA NEW YORK CITY (TIP): contd on Page 19 Air India hosted a meet and Also see NYIAFF in pics on Pages 18 &19 Company says it will open greet evening at the Indian Technology and Innovation Consulate on May 4, 2017 to recognize and thank their Arnab Goswami's Republic office in Indiana in August, travel and cargo partners for followed by more contd on page 6 TV to launch on Hotstar, first I.S. Saluja Air India senior staff pose for a photograph. Seen from L to R: Vinod Kumar, Manager, USA - NEW YORK Cargo; Regional Manager Americas Vandana Sharma; Sangeeta Singh, Regional Manager for a news channel (TIP): Presidents Accounts, and Mohan Kothekar, District Manager. Photos / Bidisha Roy Trump's The much anticipated launch on May 6? comments on Star India's Indian companies Uday taking away a Shankar larger slice of H1 "Building talent (left) with B visa seems to be pools that define Republic TV stirring these the future of Editor-In- companies to America is what we Chief Arnab want to do,": Ravi Goswami. make strategic changes to their Kumar S., Infosys's NEW DELHI (TIP): Star India's online streaming employment president and deputy chief service Hotstar has announced that news channel policy. Probably operating officer Republic TV will be made available on its platform, a afraid of being contd on page 32 contd on page 32 104-02, 120th Street, S. Richmond Hill, NY 11419 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 NEW YORK FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 SURATI'S HOLI HAI AT JERSEY CITY WATER FRONT ATTRACTS THOUSANDS JERSEY CITY (TIP): with it the spirit of freshness and renewal of colors, hope and celebration. The 2017 Holi festival, organized by Jersey City's nonprofit SURATI for Performing Arts on April 29th in the waterfront area of Exchange Place, Jersey City, celebrated the essence of spring with throwing of vibrant colors, music, dancing, food, drink and cultural performances, fostering a sense of harmony and community. The weather was perfect and this celebration of the Festival of Colors, in its 9th year, saw its largest turnout this year. Jersey City officials estimated an attendance of almost 8000 people at the event. Presented this year by &TV, the City of Jersey City, Hudson County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs and Jersey City Cultural Affairs, Surati's Holi Hai was brimming with energy and fun as people Surati team performs a dance. Rimli Roy is seen in the front smeared color on each other and danced to peppy music. Amongst the featured performances was a The festivities began at noon and thought-provoking theatrical performance continued up to 8 PM. Similar to the past by actresses from In Full Color, founded by celebrations, the event drew people from playwright and director Summer Dawn across the Tri State. Important dignitaries Hortillosa and for lingering revelers graced the occasion by their presence, performances by live bands, including a including the Indian ambassador to the USA stellar performance by the acoustic band Ms. Riva Ganguly Das, the Mayor of Jersey Eventually Epic with vocals by Sachin City - Steven Fulop, representation from the Premasuthan, that play across a spectrum of office of Assemblyman Raj Mukherji, Dr. musical genres ranging from classic rock to Sudhir Parikh owner of Parikh World and Bollywood beats. The Beacons- a student live others. band who will soon be travelling to India to "We are thrilled to see such a large crowd raise funds for a cause made their presence this year and are thankful for our supporters. that afternoon. Holi is a special festival and we are glad to be Performers from the Surati professional able to bring this spirit to Jersey City with and student team presented traditional and dance, music and theatrical performances by contemporary Indian dance and music different community groups" said Rimli Roy, forms. The Surati touring company opened Founder & Artistic Director of Surati. the show with a medley ofclassical and folk The day began with cultural performances dance forms to fusion music led by Assistant Guests at the event included Consul General of India Riva Ganguly Das, Mayor of Jersey City by children from the community and Surati Steven Fulop and Dr. Sudhir Parikh. Seen here, from L to R: Dr. Sudhir Parikh, Mrs. Parikh, CG Artistic Director Cinna Chandran and students, followed by live music, stand-up Riva Ganguly Das and Rimli Roy. choreographed by Artistic Director Rimli comedy and plenty of dance performances. Roy. Women of Distinction and Good Guys celebrated NEW YORK (TIP): The Center for the Many notable political and community Women of New York held its 30th leaders were among the guests that mingled Anniversary Luncheon on April 29th, 2017 at together during CWNY's Networking the Douglaston Manor in Queens, New York. Reception amidst the backdrop of a beautiful The annual awards luncheon celebrates Spring day at the Douglaston Manor. Musical "Women of Distinction" who fill leadership Entertainment was provided by Bill Gati and roles in the community and "Good Guys," attendees participated in Raffles and a Silent men who support women's efforts to achieve Auction. equal rights. The Center for the Women of New York was Some of New York's most prominent founded by Ann Juliano Jawin, the author of women and men in business, politics, media, one of the first books dedicated to women's health and education were honored at the need for financial independence and equal luncheon. opportunity in the workplace. Part of the As for the "Women in Leadership" awards, "Second Wave" of women's liberation in the CWNY recognized six women from diverse '70's, Ann joined the National Organization backgrounds for their advocacy and support for Women and became Chair of the Task for women. Honorees included Ann-Margaret Force for Education and Employment. As a Carrozza, Esq.- former NYS Assemblywoman career guidance specialist, Ann saw the and Elder Law Attorney, Carole DeSaram- results of inequality in the workforce as it former President NOW NY and NOW affected all levels of women seeking financial National Board, Merle Hoffman-American stability and career opportunities. The Journalist, Activist and Healthcare Pioneer, Center for Women, founded in 1987, has Jasmin Moshipur, MD- Medical Director, shown that women working together can be a Elmhurst Hospital, Malini Shah- powerful force. The goal of the organization Entrepreneur and Community Activist and is to be a resource center for women and Yoselin Genao-Estrella- Executive advocate for women's rights and full equality Director,Neighborhood Housing Services of in our society. CWNY currently operates out Queens. Among those honored on the occasion were Malini Shah (third from left) and Harbachan Singh of their office and classroom space donated The event also featured "Good Guy" awards, (extreme left), multiple award winners in their illustrious career of social and community service by Queens Borough President Melinda Katz given to men who support women's efforts to at Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens, achieve the goal of equal rights. Honorees Social Services, Harbachan Singh - Past Reverend Ned Wight - Interim Senior Queens during the renovation of a included Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi - President, Queens Civic Congress, Past Minister, Unitarian Universalist landmarked building at Fort Totten in Chairman, NYS Assembly Committee on President Saul Weprin Dem.
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